Bargaining Academy

DESCRIPTION

This workshop is recommended for people leaders and human resources or labour relations practitioners who will be involved with bargaining at their institution.

Collective bargaining can be complicated, challenging, and, at times, stressful. During the workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of collective bargaining and experience the bargaining process from start to finish through simulation and role play.

WORKSHOP GOAL

Participants will learn how to prepare for and conduct collective bargaining in the post-secondary sector.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Attain an understanding of the legal, political, and relationship landscape in which bargaining occurs.
• Articulate how to prepare and conduct actual negotiations.
• Assess the outcome of a negotiation.
• Recognize the psychology behind contract negotiations.
• Practice the art of negotiation- the mechanics of give-and-take, compromise, and trading issues.
• Identify the issues in collective bargaining and the challenge of writing acceptable provisions for both parties.
• Acknowledge the importance of and problems associated with teamwork and intra-organizational bargaining.
• Acquire an appreciation for the application of bargaining theories to negotiations.

Program length: 3 days

Format: In-Person

Date: TBD (If interested, please reach out to learning@psea.bc.ca)

Location: PSEA Office, 3rd Floor 2889 East 12th Ave., Vancouver

Cost: $ Fee will apply